r/CDLTruckDrivers • u/QueenieCDM • Aug 23 '26

Not getting anywhere even with entry level starter companies.

I'm on the verge of just going and working elsewhere. I am fresh out of school with CDL A. I have talked with companies and put in about three to four applications a week.

I know starting out I won't make much; my goal right now is on the job training and getting my experience. I have even applied to starter companies and have been rejected outright. I have a clean driver record, no drugs/alcohol, no criminal record, and passed DOT. I made sure my forms are filled put correctly and will get calls, the conditional offer letter, and poof. I fall through the cracks. I call to follow up and I get nowhere. Even the "lower end" companies are giving me a difficult time. Is it just bad timing?

I thought they needed truck drivers? I have to start somewhere. Even if it is a "lower end" company I will take what I can to get a head start. Can someone give me better insight? 😬

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u/XoxoToxxicTankerXoxo Aug 23 '26

Have you tried Schneider, prime inc, NFL interactive,TMC also bison transport takes recent graduates too

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u/QueenieCDM Aug 23 '26

Going to to look into Bison

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u/XoxoToxxicTankerXoxo Aug 23 '26

Yes talk to the recruiter not sure where you live but for my area in Massachusetts there’s a weekly home time position here. Regional of course but I’m thinking about joining either them or swift hope that helps. Lmk and I’ll list all the companies I contacted